Senior Manager, Detection and Response

Lead the Detection & Response team, reporting to the CISO Build, hire, and lead a high-performing team supporting 24/7 operational excellence Define team processes, culture, and operating rhythms Conduct one-on-ones, provide feedback, and create career development paths Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables Establish a blameless post-incident culture focused on systemic improvements Define threat management frameworks for proactive threat hunting and detection Establish automation standards to eliminate repetitive work Architect incident response processes, escalation frameworks, and triage protocols Guide security technology choices and pioneer AI-powered detection capabilities using LLMs Create data-driven insights to guide investments in preventative controls Partner with Product and Platform Engineering teams as infrastructure grows Lead cross-functional collaboration during critical events Establish executive reporting translating technical incidents into business impact Drive blameless post-incident reviews Run weekly operations reviews and build institutional knowledge Define sustainable on-call rotations and procedures maintaining 24/7 coverage Establish a six-month strategic roadmap for comprehensive Detection & Response capabilities with measurable outcomes Requirements 10+ years of security experience 5+ years leading technical teams Proven ability to build and manage independently Experience defining and building security programs from the ground up Experience establishing team processes, technical frameworks, and cross-functional partnerships Ability to build automation-first security programs Understanding of the unique requirements of securing a cloud infrastructure provider Ability to create sustainable team cultures where senior engineers thrive long-term Strong judgment in security response and ability to calibrate actions proportionally to business impact Track record translating technical security work into executive communications and business-aligned metrics Ability to thrive in high-ambiguity, startup-paced environments Experience building D&R programs at AI/ML companies Experience using AI/ML for security operations automation Experience scaling security during hypergrowth Deep technical background for hands-on contribution when needed Experience with build-versus-buy decisions for security tooling Experience driving or providing significant evidence for compliance audits such as SOC 2,

ISO 27001

, PCI-DSS, HIPAA/HITECH, or FedRAMP Must be willing and able to work from the Bellevue, San Francisco, or San Jose office 4 days per week Core Competencies Demonstrates extensive experience in leading security teams and building comprehensive Detection & Response programs, with a strong focus on automation and cloud security. Capable of translating technical incidents into business impact and fostering a sustainable team culture that supports long-term growth. Highest-signal resume keywords 10+ Years Security Experience 5+ Years Leading Technical Teams Experience Building Security Programs AI/ML for Security Operations Automation Compliance Audits Experience Hard Skills Threat Management Frameworks Incident Response Processes Automation-First Security Programs Security Tooling Decisions Data-Driven Insights Project Management Cross-Functional Collaboration Executive Reporting Post-Incident Reviews Cloud Infrastructure Security Soft Skills Strong Judgment in Security Response Ability to Thrive in High-Ambiguity Environments Team Building and Leadership Feedback and Career Development Cultural Development Certifications & Qualifications SOC 2 ISO 27001

PCI-DSS

HIPAA/HITECH

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